Overview

• The LFP and Ligue 1 club presidents voted on April 15 to terminate the broadcasting contract with DAZN at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season.
• DAZN, which holds an annual 400-million-euro deal to broadcast eight Ligue 1 matches per matchday through 2029, rejected the proposed financial settlement for the early termination.
• The dispute will likely proceed to judicial resolution, as DAZN is demanding 573 million euros in damages for alleged contract breaches and mismanagement.
• The breakdown follows months of failed mediation efforts led by the Paris Commercial Court, which aimed to resolve tensions over piracy, delayed payments, and operational disagreements.
• The conflict raises concerns about the financial stability of French football and uncertainty over future broadcasting arrangements for Ligue 1.